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YR56 OPA

2006 Citroen C2

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,511 mi
Last recorded64,511 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C258,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 OPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC2
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 64,511 miles

Lower sills corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2024 62,215 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 62,211 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 59,785 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 59,785 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 57,384 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 54,230 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill has a whole from corrosion but not within a pescribed area

Nearside Front Upper anti roll bar linkage dust cover starting to perish

Nearside Rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Jan 2022 54,193 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill has a whole from corrosion but not within a pescribed area

Nearside Front Upper anti roll bar linkage dust cover starting to perish

Nearside Rear wheel stiff to turn by hand

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jan 2021 51,511 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear most exhaust clamp broken but still supported

Fail 13 Jan 2021 51,500 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear most exhaust clamp broken but still supported

Pass 13 Jan 2020 49,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front of sill rusty and thin

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 46,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 46,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 43,653 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 40,714 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 38,706 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 34,138 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 34,138 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2014 26,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 17,648 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 10,506 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 10,028 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 7,468 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 6,059 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C2?

Based on 965,161 MOT tests across 61,057 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,516
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
61,057
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38,269
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,833
Registration plate lamp not working 22,386
Direction indicator incorrect colour 20,787
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 15,873
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YR56 OPA is a 2006 Citroen C2 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 58,127 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 38,269 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR56 OPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YR56 OPA registered?

YR56 OPA is a 2006 Citroen C2, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is YR56 OPA safe to buy?

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